Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.

A relationship gradually develops between a savvy New York City street girl and a good-hearted cab driver, but other matters keep getting in their way, including financial problems and a murder.

A stock market broker plans to liven up his boring life by taking up piracy on the high seas.

An unpolished racketeer, whose racket is finding heirs for unclaimed fortunes, affects ethics and tea-drinking manners to win back the sweetheart who now works for his seemingly upright competitor.